Local Eating

Here are a few of my favorite foods, drinks and the locations you will find them. I love pasta and gelato as you are about to find out.

VENICE

A trip to Venice requires a traveler to enjoy at least one tasty plate of seafood pasta. Several restaurants boasts of great seafood on their menu and I'm sure you can't go wrong wherever you choose. The same can be said for other great Italian dishes. The combination of pasta and seafood makes Venice a gastronomic paradise for seafood lovers.

- Fantasia -

- Al Parlamento -

- Bar Pizzeria AI Tre Archi -

Sestiere Cannaregio 552/553, 30121
Venice, Italy

Gelato

- Al Gabbiano -

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4119/4122 - 30122
Venice, Italy

FLORENCE

A trip to Florence would not be complete without having a true Tuscan sandwich from none other than All'Antico Vinaio for only 5 euros. Nothing beats a Tuscan sandwich on fresh focaccia bread with basil, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella cheese.

5€ prosciutto Tuscan sandwich

- All'Antico Vinaio -

Via Dei Neri 65 R, 50122
Florence, Italy

Cappuccino

- Sieni -

Via dell'Ariento 29, 50123
Florence, Italy

Cannoli Siciliani

- Conad Supermercato -

Via De' Bardi 45/47, 50125
Florence, Italy

Pasta-To-Go

- Pasta Fresca -

Interno Mercato Centrale, 50123
Florence, Italy

Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwich

- Caffe Sabatino -

Via Faenza 68r
Florence, Italy

Gelato - Stracciatella

- La Carraia -

Piazza N. Sauro 25r - 50124
Florence, Italy

ROME

What are the origins of pizza? Is it Napoli? Is it Roma? Who knows? So many theories and stories; however, one thing is for sure, pizza tastes different depending on the country, state, city, neighborhood, restaurant, kitchen...you get the idea. Rome also has great espresso, limoncello and gelato usually within walking distance from each other in many neighborhoods.

Seafood pizza

- Da Olimpio Trattoria -

Via degli Avignonesi, 37/38, 00187
Rome, Italy

Espresso

- danesi caffé -

Rome, Italy

Limoncello

- Da Olimpio Trattoria -

Rome, Italy

Gelato limoncello

- Melograno -

Piazza di Trevi 101, 00187
Rome, Italy

CINQUE TERRE

When visiting the five towns of the Cinque Terre you absolutely have to try the focaccia, basil gelato, limoncello gelato, any dish made with pesto, anchovies and the local white wine. Cinque Terre is located off the Ligurian Sea which makes the daily caught seafood a delicious must have. It is also the origin of the best pesto in the world and pairs well with the local white wine.

Trofie Pasta with Pesto

Vernazza - Cinque Terre, Italy

Fried Anchovies and Calamari

- Mamma Mia! -

Via Colombo 208
Riomaggiore - Cinque Terre, Italy

Chicken Panini

- Bar Pan e Vin -

Via Fieschi 123 - 19018
Corniglia - Cinque Terre, Italy

Gelato - Local Flavors

- Alberto Artigianale -

Via Fieschi 74 - 19018
Corniglia - Cinque Terre, Italy

PARIS

If you love croissants, then Paris is the city for you. If you love coffee, then Paris is the city for you. If you love french onion soup... And we can't forget the escargot, crème brûlée, macaroons and the list goes on.

Croissant

Paris, France

Fish

- East Side Café -

129 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010
Paris, France

French Onion Soup

Paris, France

Cheese Cake, Chocolate Mousse and Glace

- Pizza Pino -

27 boulevard des Italiens - 75002
Paris, France

Crème Caramel

- Pizza Pino -

27 boulevard des Italiens - 75002
Paris, France

Beef Bourguignon

Paris, France

Orange Juice Machine Fresh

Paris, France

Macaroons

- Maison Georges Larnicol -

19 rue de la Harpe - district 5Paris, France

ISTANBUL

Istanbul offers endless options of places to eat from street food carts, small shops and cafés, to ordering fish sandwiches from a boat docked on the water. No matter your palette there is something for everyone to enjoy. Do you crave fresh veggies? If so, you will adore a delicious breakfast consisting of bread and jam, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and boiled eggs. Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, you will enjoy baklava and the Turkish Delights.